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Healthy Sexuality: Resources

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Publications

1.   Age Page: HIV, AIDS, and Older People - This publication explains what HIV is, how it is spread, how it is treated, why it is increasing among older adults, and how it affects them.

   http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/hiv-aids.htm

2.   Age Page: Sexuality in Later Life - This brochure describes the normal physical changes in men and women that come with age, the effects of illness or disability, and emotional concerns of sexuality in later life.

   http://www.niapublications.org/agepages/sexuality.asp

3. Private Part Smarts: Why Safe Sex is a Menopause Priority (Copyright © NAMS) - This publication explains the importance of practicing safe sex during menopause to reduce the risk of STDs or pregnancy.

   http://www.regardinghealth.com/nam/RHO/2004/06/Article.aspx?bmkEMC=14610

4. Sex after 50: How to hold onto the passion (Copyright © MFMER) - This publication explains the physical and psychological changes that can affect sexual function as you age and how you can improve your sex life as you grow older.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sexual-health/HA00035

5. Sexual Activity and Heart Disease or Stroke (Copyright © AHA) - This publication answers questions about sex after stroke. It is a helpful aid for those who are uncomfortable discussing this sensitive topic and can offer hope for a healthy sex life after stroke.

   http://216.185.112.5/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4714

6. Sexual Dysfunction in Women: What Can I Do If Sex Isn't Working for Me? (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication explains the different types of sexual dysfunction, what causes them, how to know if you have a problem, and what you can do.

   http://familydoctor.org/612.xml

7. STIs: Learn How to Protect Yourself (Copyright © AAFP) - This on-line publication provides information on how to protect yourself from getting a sexually transmitted infection. An STI -- short for sexually transmitted infection-- is an infection you can get by having sex.

   http://www.familydoctor.org/handouts/275.html

Organizations

1.   AIDS.Gov
2.   AIDSInfo
3.   Division of STD Prevention, NCHSTP, CDC, OPHS, HHS
4.   National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
5. AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
6. American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists
7. American Social Health Association

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Current as of September 2007